Zoller Roofing Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Zoller Roofing Inc. | Report ID | 2023087923 |
| Address | 2674 Dick Wilson Dr. Sarasota, FL 34240 | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34240 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.31000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was ascending a ladder to remove materials from a roof to prepare for a hurricane. The employee fell approximately 8-10 feet to the ground, hitting his head. The employee was hospitalized with a head injury.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2023, a worker at Zoller Roofing Inc. in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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